Google and Motorola Announce the Nexus 6 Smartphone

The Motorola-made Nexus 6 looks similar to the company's Moto X, although there are quite a few upgrades. The newest Nexus is equipped with a 6-inch 1,440 by 2,560 Quad HD display, a 13-megapixel camera with optical image stabilization, a large 3,220 mAh battery with quick charging capabilities, and, probably most importantly, Android 5.0 Lollipop—formerly referred to as just Android L. The phone also sports a 2.7GHz quad-core Snapdragon 805 chip and Adreno 420 graphics.

For comparison, the Moto X includes a 5.2-inch 1080p display, a 13-megapixel shooter, a 2,300 mAh battery, and a 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 chip. Last year's Nexus 5 by LG came with 4.95-inch screen, an 8-megapixel camera, and a 2,300 mAh battery.

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Google and Motorola's Nexus 6 will be available for pre-order through the Google Play store later this month starting at $649 USD. The phone will be available in 32GB and 64GB varieties, and will be offered with a Midnight Blue or Cloud White finish. Motorola and wireless carriers—including AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, T-Mobile, and US Cellular—will begin selling the phone in November.

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